126 Lefkas Canal


Mainland Greece from Kato Elia anchorage, Meganisi


The Inland sea is bordered by the large islands of


Lefkas, Kefalonia and Zakynthos on the west and the mainland on the east, with the other islands dotted in between, which makes it a sheltered cruising ground, ideal for charter and flotilla sailing. The Inland Ionian is reached through Lefkas Canal. A high mountan range runs through its middle and around much of the coast the mountains fall steeply to the sea. Lefkas Town is distinctly Greek and its charms grow


on visitors. The town has some unusual earthquake proof houses, where first storeys are built of corrugated or sheet iron over a wooden frame. The coastal town of Nidri is a typical package


traveller resort but a handy place to stop for food supplies, water and fuel. In the south, Vassiliki is one of the top spots in europe for windsurfing. Winds in the huge bay draw vast numbers of windsurfers, with light morning breezes for learners and tough afternoon blasts for more hardcore surfers. It’s worth hiring a bike or a car to explore the island’s


interior which boasts some stunning mountain scenery. The north coast of meganissi is riddled with


sheltered bays and coves, perfect anchorages set in beautiful surroundings including the wonderful port Atheni with a beach bar, a couple of tavernas and small shop. spartakhori bay is worth a


visit, surrounded by steep slopes and a winding road leading up to the village – a warren of alleys and streets, with great views across the sea. meganissi’s main port of


Vathi is another favourite spot of ours, a quiet town that manages to combine tourism and authentic Grecian life. The high island of


Kalamos is visible thanks to its 764-metre high Ai-Lia mountain whose slopes drop mostly sheer into the sea. The deep Port Leone


in the south is a tranquil anchorage. The village was deserted after the 1953 earthquake which destroyed the water supply. The pretty main port Kalamos is another of our


favoured haunts. Taverna owner George acts as unofficial harbour master, welcoming all yachts and guiding them to berths. Kalamos’ sister island, Kastos, is thinner and lower with one laid back village offering a few tavernas. There are also a number of idyllic anchorages. rugged Ithaca is regarded as Odysseus’ legendary homeland and although it has yielded no substantial archaeological discoveries, it fits Homer’s description to perfection. Very little tourist development spoils the place. This


may be because of a lack of beaches, though the island is good walking country. The island has lots of lovely anchorages and two


charming little harbours, Frikes and Kioni, as well as the pleasant main town of Vathi (it’s often pretty windy here in the afternoons and evenings but the bay does have good holding).


Kefalonia is the biggest island in the Ionian made famous by the novel and Hollywood film, Captain Corelli’s mandolin. There are a handful of anchorages in the north but not many elsewhere. Fiskardo, in the north, is by far the most popular port, sometimes it is so busy there is


A seculuded anchorage off Kalamos


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